Whitby man charged with voyeurism

Oshawa This Week

DURHAM -- A Whitby man has been charged with voyeurism after a woman told police she was filmed undressing in a clothing store.

The 21-year-old woman was in a unisex change room inside a store at the Oshawa Centre at about 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 when she became aware that she was being filmed with a cellphone camera, police said. She notified store employees who contacted police immediately. A witness chased a male suspect and managed to retrieve his cellphone as he fled the scene.

Francois Bourque, 35, of Whitby was later arrested and charged with voyeurism. He was released on an undertaking with conditions.

Durham police are reminding the public to be vigilant with their personal safety at all times and to be mindful of the presence of electronic devices in areas where privacy is expected.

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Paolo Dellipizzi of the Central East Division Criminal Investigative Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2766. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.